Less component-sharing for Lamborghini

Apparently there has been some criticism on how modern Lamborghinis have become no more than Audis on steroids (especially with the introduction of the Audi R8), so president Stephen Winkelmann has announced a new policy that future common parts with the rest of the Volkswagen/Audi bin will not exceed more than 20%.

The 20% will include things like electrics, hoses, filters, and other more “hidden” components which will not affect Lamborghini’s “DNA” as perceived by enthusiasts.

In the same interview Winkelmann also confirmed two more versions of the Lamborghini Gallardo – a rear-wheel drive version and another track-focused barebones lightweight version like the Superleggera (shown above). The current Gallardo uses a rear-biased all-wheel drive system.

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While it’s true that some purists say that component-sharing dilutes the “DNA” of the car, it’s actually a good form of cost-cutting and reduction in parts, as in “why change a thing that works?”. But on the other hand, something that expensive should very well have it’s exclusivity :p

The only reason why people are getting worried is Lambo looks tame now. If keep making cars that look like Rebenton, people will not care if it has 50% Audi components. Better have Audi reliability than Lambo insanity

day to day cars share platform and parts is ok. cheaper too. makes it better for us buyers.

but supercars and such should try to keep sharing low, retain their exclusivity and continue to be limited. no point buying a supercar when everyone has one, or has one that looks like another one which also looks like another one and so on.

There is nothing wrong with platform or parts sharing…as long as the character of the marque is left intact.

But as of late, newer Lambos have been on the rather tame and civilized and have moved away from being the “other” italian marque thumbing thier noses at Ferrari.

However, part of the character of these italian throughbreds are its unpredictable temperament and reliability…some how might not be a bad thing for the germans to engineer these out…loss of character? I dont know….

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